Port Scholar Athlete Honored

James Burns, a senior at Paul Schreiber High School, was awarded a News 12 Long Island Scholar Athlete Award in recognition of his academic achievements, as well being Schreiber’s starting quarterback—and captain—and leading the team to a 7-1 season.

Burns was an All American decathlete at the National Junior Olympics, a Nassau County hurdling champion, and is a second degree black belt.

He is also captain of the track team.